Compatible Epson 288XL Magenta Ink Cartridge
Compatible Replacement for Epson 288XL Magenta Ink
This compatible Epson 288XL magenta ink cartridge is a cost-effective alternative to genuine Epson ink, suitable for everyday colour printing at home. It is manufactured to fit Epson Expression printers that use the 288XL ink series and installs directly into the printer without modification.
Firmware & Installation Notice (Important)
Epson printers use firmware to detect and restrict non-genuine ink cartridges. Updating your printer’s firmware may cause compatible ink cartridges to stop being recognised or display error messages. To avoid compatibility issues, it is strongly recommended that automatic firmware updates are disabled in your printer settings when using compatible ink cartridges.
If firmware updates are installed, the printer may display messages such as “Ink cartridge not recognised”, “Ink cartridges cannot be recognised”, “Replace cartridges”, or show an “X” indicator. These messages are firmware-related and are not a fault with the cartridge itself.
Installation Instructions – Compatible Epson 288XL Ink Cartridges
When installing compatible Epson 288XL ink cartridges, please follow these steps:
- Tear off the yellow label from the cartridge.
- If the printer displays “Ink cartridge is not recognised” after installation, remove and reinstall the cartridge.
• You may need to reinstall the cartridge several times. - Once installation is complete, run a nozzle check to ensure good printing performance.
• If nozzle clogging is detected, perform a print head clean. - When ink levels are low, the printer will display “It’s almost time to replace ink cartridges” and a “!” indicator.
- When the printer displays “Replace cartridges” or “Ink cartridges cannot be recognised”, replace the cartridge with a new one.
Compatible Printers
Epson Expression XP-240
Epson Expression XP-340
Epson Expression XP-344
Epson Expression XP-440
Page Yield
Up to 450 pages (based on standard test coverage)
Delivery Information
We ship from warehouses located in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Orders are dispatched quickly from the nearest warehouse for fast delivery across Australia.
Is this a genuine Epson ink cartridge?
No. This is a compatible replacement ink cartridge designed for Epson printers that use the 288XL ink series.
Which printers are compatible with this cartridge?
This cartridge is compatible with Epson XP-240, XP-340, XP-344 and XP-440 printers.
Will firmware updates affect this cartridge?
Yes. Epson firmware updates may block or disable compatible ink cartridges. Disabling automatic firmware updates helps prevent recognition issues.
What should I do if the cartridge is not recognised?
Remove and reinstall the cartridge and run a nozzle check. You may need to reinstall it more than once.
Where do you ship from?
We ship from warehouses located in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.
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